Lane Closure and New Rhubarb

If feels like an age since I have had my hands in soil. We are looking forward to getting started but we`re holding back for two reasons: the first being the amount of rain and second the fact that we are off on holiday next week. We are going to India.

We had to walk to the plot on Tuesday as the lane was closed for kerbing. Kerbing is unusual in country lanes but a vehicle passing place is eating into the bank. I have felt sorry for the workmen as the weather has been raw with cold. It only takes ten minutes to walk to the farm but it wouldn`t be a good idea when we are loaded with tools etc.

In the garden, we had a good look round and collected some leeks. The cows poked their heads through the hole in the barn to see who was around.

The rhubarb has just started showing. It should do well as its the second year now.

The pond is as clear as a bell but a small patch of blanket weed has survived the cold. I will fish it out later.

In the Wool Barn the new shower cubicles are looking good.

We walked round to the stables and found the orphan lamb, Ivy and she has really 

grown since we planted the willow beds. She seemed pleased to see us.

Next we found the pigs in their new home. I couldn`t believe how big they were.

 At home Steve has been making log carriers. This one is ours. It is custom-built for our grate and holds about 8 to 10 split logs neatly, by the fireplace. It is also useful for carrying from the logstore outside.

I have completed up-cycling some embroidery by my Mum. I`ve used patchwork 

and sewn extra flowers to the background to make a cushion cover.

My most time-consuming job at the moment is transferring all our family videos onto DVD`s. It is taking so long but will be worth it, to preserve all the filming we`ve done since 1985. 

I am on my 27th.DVD.....that`s half way.